Elegant Garden Wedding | Emma and Brandon

Emma and Brandon | 2024 | Birmingham, AL

Dearest Gentle Reader,

Between catching up on the latest season of Bridgerton and editing this gorgeous backyard wedding, my cup runneth over this week! Emma and Brandon gathered their closest friends and family at Brandon’s lovely family home for an intimate, faith-focused ceremony filled with personal touches. The very first thing that caught my eye when we pulled up was a beautiful, bespoke cross archway at the altar of their ceremony site. I quickly learned that Brandon- a man of many talents- had made this cross by hand- and it lights up! He also hand-painted the back of his Bronco, set up all of the lights around the property, and made several other design elements for the reception.

Emma’s beautiful high-collared floral lace gown was a great complement to the garden party setting, and paired with her up-swept hair, vintage jewelry and soft pastel florals, it was the perfect touch of elegance to complete the overall look of their day. One of the wedding trends that I’ve loved seeing lately is that brides are throwing out traditions that don’t resonate with them, and keeping only the ones that feel personally significant. For Emma and Brandon, not having a traditional bridal party allowed them to focus on their faith, their families, and one another throughout their wedding day.

It was impossible to be around these two and not see that they are one another’s perfect match, and their joy was contagious. We wish you guys the absolute best!